Grima
join:2001-06-27
Orthanc
| AT&T USBConnect 881 External Antenna
I have AT&T's wireless broadband service. They sent me a USBConnect 881 modem (see link)
»www.sierrawireless.com/product/A···81U.aspx
It has an external antenna port that I have seen referenced as an SSMB Nano connector. I also saw it called an SMA Nano, not sure what the difference is.
I get terrible service in my house and was wondering what sort of antenna would improve my reception.
Thanks!
Dan |
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Max Signal
Premium
join:2008-03-07
Buffalo, NY
 ·Verizon FIOS
| It may be the materials in your house blocking the 3G signal . What is your current signal strength in the house? If you can take your laptop outside and let us know the signal strength outside . That will help us figure out why your signal is weak and what the best solution might be
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www.MaximumSignal.Net |
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fenriswlf
join:2001-04-23
Joshua Tree, CA
1 edit | I have the exact same modem and having the same problem. I have one bar in the house. I put up a Yagi (directional antenna), pointed it at the tower and plugged it in. It instantly killed my 3g connection but slammed me with 100% edge signal. That would be great if I wanted edge. Im not sure what frequency that antenna jack is for, the Yagi is 1900 mhz.
It may be that 3g is a different frequency. I'm also trying to find that out as well. I can suggest in the mean time to purchase a 16' active usb cable and try moving it outside. I got one full bar more doing this. However this modem is not made to be left outside so I would like to find and install the proper antenna.
Good luck, Anyone else that can offer some input? |
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iansltx
join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO | Not sure about your area, but AT&T does have licenses for 850 in a lot of places, and their 3G may be on 850 in your area, with GSM-only on 1900. Just a thought. |
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fenriswlf
join:2001-04-23
Joshua Tree, CA | reply to Grima
Bump! |
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K1DEU
160 ft Rohn 45g Tower
Premium
join:2007-10-30
Stamford, VT | reply to Grima
Not interested in my post about the 881 and log perodic? |
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fenriswlf
join:2001-04-23
Joshua Tree, CA | Great post. Thanks. |
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